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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Meets with Visiting US Securities and Exchange Commission Head
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu met with US SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to discuss mutual recognition for securities registration, simplifying US market access for.
Jerusalem, 18 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today, Sunday, in his office in Jerusalem with the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, paul atkins.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the meeting discussed the possibility of promoting a mechanism of mutual recognition in securities registration, similar to the Multi-Jurisdictional Disclosure System (MJDS) model used in the US, which allows for regulatory mutual reliance between securities authorities. This move is expected to make it easier for Israeli companies listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to register for trading in the US as well, while reducing regulatory duplication, streamlining reporting procedures and increasing companies’ accessibility to international capital markets.
“This is significant news for the investing public, who will be able to trade securities traded on the US stock exchange easily and affordably, while gaining exposure to high-quality and valuable companies,” said the PMO. “The parties agreed that joint professional teams of securities authorities will meet to examine the feasibility of promoting the model and the regulatory adjustments required for its implementation between Israel and the US.”
“I’m excited to continue strengthening the partnership between Israel and the United States in supporting free and fair global financial markets,” Atkins recently stated about his visit to Israel.
